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Urinary Incontinence, Patient Satisfaction, and Decisional Regret after Prostate Cancer Treatment: A French National
Urologia Internationalis
|December 20, 2017
Summary
Urinary incontinence affects many prostate cancer patients post-treatment. Incomplete information about treatment and urinary side effects leads to patient dissatisfaction and regret.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Prostate cancer treatments significantly impact patient quality of life.
- Urinary complications are a major concern following treatment.
- Understanding patient satisfaction and decisional regret is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the prevalence of urinary consequences after prostate cancer treatment.
- To identify factors influencing patient satisfaction.
- To assess decisional regret among prostate cancer patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study utilizing self-administered questionnaires.
- Survey distributed to members of the National Association of Prostate Cancer Patients in France.
- Analysis of data from 226 completed questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Urinary incontinence prevalence varied by treatment: radical prostatectomy (34.5%), radiotherapy plus hormone therapy (10.3%), radiotherapy/brachytherapy alone (17.8%), and other combinations (38.7%).
- Key reasons for decisional regret included incomplete information on prostate cancer (40%) and urinary treatment consequences (34%).
- Complete information regarding cancer and incontinence was significantly associated with higher satisfaction and lower regret (p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- Urinary dysfunction is a common complication of prostate cancer treatment, affecting quality of life.
- Informed decision-making is vital for patient satisfaction and reducing decisional regret.
- Clear communication about treatment options and potential urinary side effects is essential.
Keywords:
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